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    What can I say? Alex helped me and my partner realize our dreams of retiring in SF! It was a long time coming (over 3 years in a “quirky” market) looking at places that “were not quite right”. He is patient, positive and helped us to understand that 2 out of 3 ain’t bad in … Continue reading “Alex’s resources and contacts will do you well.”

    Alex & theFrontSteps are truly THE best. Thorough, trustworthy, supportive, insightful market knowledge, and they never miss! – Chris P.

    Alex and his team did a wonderful job through what turned out to be a challenging sale for a variety of reasons (TIC, no parking, fire at a neighboring building). Throughout it all he kept us informed and worked his connections to get the home sold to some wonderful buyers. Can’t say enough about working … Continue reading Navigating Fire, No Parking, and Fall-Throughs with Ease

    Alex played an important role in helping us get the home we wanted. We had a rather unusual initial ask from a realtor, as we are familiar with the SF area and were able to identify homes and review HOA disclosures and financials ourselves. We only wanted a realtor’s help on pre-market listings and advice when we … Continue reading “Alex came highly recommended by a neighbor”

    Alex is the best of the best! He took the time to understand what my husband and I were looking for in our first home and found an off-market deal that was the perfect fit! His advice and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. – Pooja R.

    Recent Blog Posts

    Gavin Newsom’s Former Cole Valley Home Sells 30% Over Asking

    The former Newsom family home at 1284 Stanyan Street in Upper Cole Valley just SOLD for $5,850,000, a whopping 30% over its $4,500,000 asking price. Multiple all-cash offers, a buyer in contract within two weeks, and a final sale price that works out to approximately $4,048 per square foot. For a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house measuring … Continue reading Gavin Newsom’s Former Cole Valley Home Sells 30% Over Asking

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    San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2026: SF Home Prices Rebound, Overbids Hit Records & Condos Fly Off the Shelf

    Quick Take: Prices rebound after a soft August, and bidding premiums hit record high August looked like a breather for San Francisco’s single-family market, with the median falling to $1,850,000, but September erased that dip in a hurry. The median sale price climbed 11.03% month-over-month to $2,054,000, putting it 18.39% above the $1,735,000 recorded in … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2026: SF Home Prices Rebound, Overbids Hit Records & Condos Fly Off the Shelf

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    Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking

    A full $1,000,000 over asking at 550 Edgewood Avenue in Mill Valley… now THAT gets your attention! Listed for $2,250,000, this four-bedroom home sold for $3,250,000 on October 26, 2026. That’s a whopping 44.44% above asking, with just six days on the market. Affectionately known as the “Hobbit House,” the property sits among towering redwoods, … Continue reading Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking

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    For Sale! 337 15th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,495,000

    We love a good old-school San Francisco property, especially one with a little something unexpected out back. And this one has quite a bit going on! Welcome to 337 15th Avenue, in the heart-center of San Francisco’s Central Richmond District. You’ve got a turn-of-the-century Victorian front house on 15th Avenue, a mid-century rear in-law at … Continue reading For Sale! 337 15th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,495,000

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    This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.26.2026

    A Victorian with a rear in-law, panoramic Potrero Hill views, a Noe Valley kitchen with a nugget ice maker, and a Bernal Heights fixer with plenty of potential. Quite the lineup for this week’s Hot New Listings in San Francisco… let’s take a look! 01 of 05 337 15th Ave $1,495,000 | 2 Beds, 1 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.26.2026

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    Just Sold! 150 Montcalm St | Bernal Heights | $1,300,000

    The views from 150 Montcalm Street are pretty hard to ignore. So is the lot! I’m pleased to say I successfully represented the buyers of this fixer perched on the north slope of Bernal Heights. This circa-1900 single-family home sits on an extra-wide, approximately 3,149-square-foot lot with some pretty spectacular views of the San Francisco … Continue reading Just Sold! 150 Montcalm St | Bernal Heights | $1,300,000

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    Giving Back

    We give a percentage of our commission on each closed transaction back to causes we believe in, and organizations that need it most.

    Join us in giving back to our community and charitable organizations by entrusting us with handling your purchase or sale.

    1% for the Planet


    We are proud members of 1% for the Planet, which means that 1% of our commissions go towards supporting the environment and 1% for the Planet certifies our giving. It’s an iron-clad way for us, and you, to put money earned from your transaction and donate to non-profits fighting the fight of reversing the downward trajectory of our environment and everything we take for granted. Continue reading “1% for the Planet”

    Waves 4 Water


    Their mission is simple, “Access to clean water for everyone who needs it”.

    As part of our membership with 1% For the Planet, we have donated to this wonderful company and their mission on multiple occasions.

    Continue reading “Waves 4 Water”

    Protect Our Winters


    If you love to ski and snowboard as much as we do, we’d love to work with you.  Help us give to POW with your closed transaction. Continue reading “Protect Our Winters”

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      • Gavin Newsom’s Former Cole Valley Home Sells 30% Over Asking
      • San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2026: SF Home Prices Rebound, Overbids Hit Records & Condos Fly Off the Shelf
      • Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking
      • For Sale! 337 15th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,495,000
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